Data Privacy Attorney - Staff Attorney 2

State of Minnesota • Woodbury, MN

391d • $78,998 - $117,520

About The Position

The Data Privacy Attorney position at the State of Minnesota involves providing legal expertise and compliance support related to data privacy and security for the Department of Human Services' Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) division. The attorney will advise senior leaders and staff on complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while conducting legal research and analysis. This role is critical in shaping policies and practices that protect the privacy and security of sensitive data within human services programs.

Requirements

• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;
• Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota;
• Three (3) years as a practicing attorney in the areas of data privacy and security, demonstrating experience with state and federal data privacy laws as they relate to human services programs.
• Experience with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.
• Experience providing legal advice to executive level leadership on complex legal issues.

Nice To Haves

• Public Sector privacy and security experience.
• Litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support DCT's compliance with diverse, complex, and changing laws in the areas of data privacy, data security, and related policies and laws by conducting legal and policy research.
• Support the fulfillment of requests for public data and the tracking and compliance requirements associated with them.
• Serve as a legal expert and in a lead legal advisor role to provide legal advice to DCT senior leaders, including executive leadership, and program area managers across the agency on data privacy, data security, and related legal issues.
• Monitor and manage data privacy and security issues involving DCT and use legal expertise to advise, coordinate, and manage information and activities in support of favorable outcomes for DCT.
• Using knowledge of substantive law and policy, serve in a lead role in conducting legislative analysis, legislation drafting, and related writing to support DCT legislative objectives.

Benefits

• Telework eligibility with occasional required on-site meetings and trainings.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree